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Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Botulism Risk! Uneviscerated Fish - Salted, Smoked & Split Herring

Lot Code: 1171, Plant Registration #2406

Contact:
Consumer:
James Scannell/Jeffrey Long
617-924-8300

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 11, 2011 - CFE International, Canadian Fish Exporters, Inc. Auburndale, MA is recalling Salted, Smoked, Split Herring, , Lot Number: 1171, Plant Code: 2406 Producer: Leslie Leger & Sons, Ltd. Cap Pele, NB, Canada. A routine sample collected at a retail store by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets found the product to be uneviscerated. Clostridium botulinum spores are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than any other portion of the fish.

Botulinum spores can cause Botulism, a serious and potentially fatal food-borne illness. Botulism can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation may also be common symptoms. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention.

Consumers are cautioned not to use this product, even if it does not look or smell spoiled, and it should be returned to the place of purchase. Consumers with any questions can contact: James Scannell/Jeffrey Long, CFE International Canadian Fish Exporters, Inc. 134 Rumford Avenue, Suite 202, Auburndale, MA 02466-1377 or by telephone 617-924-8300 between 9am -5 pm Monday through Friday.

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